Barrie councillor helps bring in donations for food bank during trying times
One Barrie city councillor recently put the pedal to the metal to improve his fitness while also giving back to those in need.
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Cranberry Festival returns to Bala
After a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Bala Cranberry Festival is back.
'We want people to know they aren't alone:' Bridget's Run in Barrie supports those who have suffered from infant or pregnancy loss
Hundreds of people turned out for the annual Bridget's Run in Barrie on Saturday.
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Elmvale Food Bank building renamed after charity's founder
As of Saturday, the Elmvale and District Food Bank building has a new name.
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Barrie Fair's demolition derby a smash hit
A rainy Saturday didn't deter those seeking demolition derby action.
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Ontario reports 486 new COVID-19 cases and 5 more deaths
Ontario is reporting 486 new COVID-19 cases, marking the sixth day in a row in which the daily case count was below 500.
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Two dead after car and train collide in Tottenham, Ont.; three others hospitalized
Police confirm that two women died and three other people were injured after a car and a train collided Thursday night in Tottenham.
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Simcoe Muskoka health expert urges caution as Ontario hints at more easing restrictions
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) applauds the move by the province to start rolling out the QR codes for its vaccination certificate program.
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Solicitor General's office responds to Penetanguishene mayor's claims about CNCC costs
The Solicitor General's officer responded to harsh criticism from Penetanguishene's mayor after its decision to cut police funding at the Central North Correctional Centre.
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Simcoe Muskoka logs 31 new COVID-19 cases, student infections climb
Public health logged 31 new COVID-19 positive cases in Simcoe Muskoka on Friday as student cases climb.
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Retired Port McNicoll woman celebrates second big lottery win
A lucky Port McNicoll retiree is celebrating her second big lottery win.
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Ford asks hospital administrators for input on potential vaccine mandate for healthcare workers
Premier Doug Ford has written a letter to hospital administrators soliciting their input on the idea of mandating vaccination for all healthcare workers.
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Innisfil woman sending chills through the town in support of local charities
An Innisfil woman hopes to send chills down your spine and give the neighbourhood a good fright this Halloween, all while giving back to the community.
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New vaccine app and QR code available to vaccinated Simcoe Muskoka residents
The province launched its enhanced app for vaccinated residents to download new QR codes to show proof of immunization.
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Electrical panel fire extinguished at Barrie's RVH
A small fire at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre Friday morning forced nearly two dozen patients to be moved to other areas of the Barrie hospital.
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Ontario reports 496 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths
Ontario health officials are reporting 496 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday and two more deaths linked to the disease.
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OPP builds Canada's first memorial dedicated to officers who died by suicide
Provincial police say a memorial to officers who died by suicide has been completed.
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Kingston students face big fines for massive party
Up to 4,000 students attend an outdoor party in defiance of public health measures. CTV’s Kimberley Johnson reports.
Windsor to welcome Afghanistan refugees
The wheels are in motion to have refugee families from Afghanistan settle into Windsor soon. CTV Windsor's Chris Campbell reports.
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WATCH: Video shows train colliding with car hauler in Okla.
An Amtrak train struck a semi-truck carrying a number of cars near Thackerville, Oklahoma, leaving at least four passengers with minor injuries.
B.C. couple saved from losing $500K in phone scam
'Irritating': Queen on need for climate change action
The Queen was overhead talking about the need for more than words on climate action, going as far as calling it 'irritating'.
NASA's asteroid hunter 'Lucy' soars into space
Video from Oct. 16 shows the moment NASA launched a spacecraft, beginning a 12-year mission named 'Lucy' to study Jupiter's asteroids.
Meet the MLB pitcher who got his start on Vancouver Island
Incredible video of lava river flowing from La Palma volcano
Hundreds of people have been evacuated from La Palma and now new video shows the extent of the lava flow from the island's volcano.
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Travel industry, health experts applaud U.S. decision to allow travellers with mixed doses
The organization representing Canada's tourism industry is applauding the U.S. government's decision to allow Canadian travellers with mixed vaccine doses once the border opens in November.
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W5 INVESTIGATES | Can you be addicted to food? Theory on what's fuelling North America's obesity problem gains ground
Saturday at 7 p.m. on CTV: W5 investigates a theory that's not widely accepted in scientific circles, but is gaining ground: that North America's obesity problem is being fuelled by a physical addiction to highly processed foods.
Man charged with first-degree murder in death of Nunavut actress Emerald MacDonald
Mounties in Nunavut have charged a man with first-degree murder in the May death of actress Emerald MacDonald.
Melbourne to ease world's longest COVID-19 lockdowns as vaccinations rise
Melbourne, which has spent more time under COVID-19 lockdowns than any other city in the world, is set to lift its stay-at-home orders this week.
Robert Durst hospitalized with COVID-19, his lawyer says
New York real estate heir Robert Durst, who days ago was sentenced in a two-decade-old murder case, has been hospitalized after contracting COVID-19, his lawyer said Saturday.
N.B. RCMP tweets Indigenous land acknowledgment as province orders its employees to stop
The New Brunswick RCMP says it remains committed to 'strengthening relationships' between Mounties and Indigenous communities, as the province finds itself in the midst of litigation involving several Indigenous groups.
PHAC advice behind feds' decision to keep requiring negative tests to enter Canada: Blair
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says the government will continue to require travellers to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test upon entry into the country so long as the Public Health Agency of Canada advocates for it.
Missing 72-year-old southern Alberta politician found dead, wife charged with 2nd-degree murder
A 72-year-old man RCMP said was last seen on Oct. 8 was found dead, and his wife now faces a second-degree murder charge.
Leaders pay tribute at church where British MP was killed
Leaders from across the political spectrum came together Saturday to pay tribute to a long-serving British MP who was stabbed to death in what police have described as a terrorist incident.
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Recreational hockey experiencing a shortage of referees
Demanding answers over Indigenous woman's death
Supporters took to the streets demanding answers over the death of an Indigenous woman in 2007. CTV’s Tyson Fedor reports.
Smoked: Working in a potentially dangerous atmosphere
Hundreds gather to remember British MP David Amess
Hundreds gathered to remember a British MP who was killed in what police are calling a terrorist attack. CTV's Daniele Hamamdjian reports.
Pushback over Ont. capacity restrictions on small business
Thousands of sports fans are sitting shoulder to shoulder as Ont. restaurants continue to deal with capacity limits. Heather Butts explains.
NASA's asteroid hunter 'Lucy' soars into space
Video from Oct. 16 shows the moment NASA launched a spacecraft, beginning a 12-year mission named 'Lucy' to study Jupiter's asteroids.
Winnipeg taxi driver facing dangerous driving charge
The Craving: An unstoppable urge to eat unhealthy foods
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NEW THIS MORNING | Ottawa considering restrictions on bulky items, new fees to extend the life of the Trail Road dump
